“In season 2025-26 the SPFL concluded 11 disciplinary processes against eight clubs for such incidents.

“These statistics do not include the final match days of the season and the SPFL can confirm that the [matches being investigated] are being investigated under SPFL Rules H36 and H37.

“In addition to these disciplinary processes, there is a continuing need for all stakeholders to work together to address the challenges of unacceptable conduct at matches, including pitch encroachments and pyrotechnic use.

“The SPFL has engaged fully in the Scottish government’s consultation on football banning orders and awaits the next steps in that process.”

Celtic manager Martin O’Neill says allegations Hearts players were assaulted amid Saturday’s pitch invasion “has not been proved”.

Hearts shareholder Tony Bloom claimed on Wednesday Hearts players were assaulted by Celtic supporters as they ran on the pitch.

Police Scotland are investigating whether there was any criminality involved, and O’Neill says if proof emerges then “apologies are due”.

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What are SPFL rules H36 and H37?

The SPFL say “Rules H36 and H37 states:

“H36 The home club in any official batch must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, H36.1 good order and security; H36.2 that policies and procedures have been adopted and are implemented to prevent incidents of unacceptable conduct; and H36.3 that any incidents of unacceptable conduct are effectively dealt with, all at its stadium on the occasion of an official match.

“H37 Each Club must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that: H37.1 its Players, officials, supporters and any person exercising a function for or connected with the club do not engage in unacceptable conduct at a stadium on the occasion of an official match; H37.2 it identifies any of its supporters who engage in unacceptable conduct at an official match; and H37.3 it takes proportionate disciplinary measures in respect of supporters so identified in terms of Rule H37.2.”

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